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AKE OME 2018 !!! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 7268 p4p, 126 weight class) and HopunTang Dunn (ranked 23148 p4p, 143 weight class). Kakuto comes to the ring accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Dunn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thai Club. Tsuyoi Kakuto could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to HopunTang Dunn's chin.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, HopunTang Dunn!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakuto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dunn's half guard.
Dunn is kicking away at Kakuto from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Kakuto grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Dunn trying to push Kakuto off... Dunn taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Post fight, Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone: ' "Tennōheika Banzai!!!!" 天皇陛下万歳, ("Long live the Emperor"), '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duan Er Kuan (ranked 23890 p4p, 240 weight class) and Absent Minded (ranked 6760 p4p, 188 weight class). Er Kuan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is strobelite Gorrilaz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Duan Er Kuan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Absent Minded!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Er Kuan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minded sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minded leaves Er Kuan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Er Kuan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minded sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Er Kuan somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Er Kuan rushes Minded and presses him up against the ropes.
Minded wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Er Kuan stalling.
Nice elbow from Er Kuan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Er Kuan slows down the pace here.
Er Kuan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minded looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minded gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Er Kuan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Er Kuan looking for a takedown.
Er Kuan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Minded avoids it.
Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Er Kuan is trying to drag Minded to the mat but Minded just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Er Kuan misses with a body punch.
Er Kuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minded is keeping busy.
Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minded tries to land knees in the clinch but Er Kuan avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Er Kuan stalls.
Minded has Er Kuan pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Er Kuan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Er Kuan tries to stall but Minded uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Er Kuan tries for a takedown but Minded manages to get underhooks.
Minded stops a takedown attempt from Er Kuan.
Minded is trying to break free.
Minded is trying to break the clinch but Er Kuan has him pressed against the ropes.
Er Kuan has clasped his hands together around Minded's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Er Kuan trying to control the action but Minded is working from the bottom.
Minded is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Er Kuan is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Er Kuan trying to control the action but Minded is working from the bottom.
Minded is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Er Kuan moves away from the strike by Minded.
Minded avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duan Er Kuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minded lands a lovely overhand right.
Er Kuan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Minded, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minded working hard to break the clinch.
Minded prevents the takedown attempt.
Minded being controlled against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Minded's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Er Kuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minded struggles to land a body shot inside as Er Kuan controls his hands.
Minded successfully pulls guard.
Er Kuan trying to control but Minded is working from the bottom.
Er Kuan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Er Kuan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minded is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duan Er Kuan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Er Kuan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minded avoids it really well and circles away.
Er Kuan shoots in for a double leg but Minded sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Er Kuan tries to close the distance and clinch but Minded swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Er Kuan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minded lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Er Kuan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Minded was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Er Kuan missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Er Kuan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Er Kuan trying to control the position but instead, Minded has worked for underhooks and has pushed Er Kuan into the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minded drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Er Kuan misses with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Er Kuan obliges.
Minded is breathing heavily.
Er Kuan lands a nice elbow.
Er Kuan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Minded regains guard.
Er Kuan stands up over Minded, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Er Kuan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Er Kuan stays in close to Minded's body and controls the position.
Minded keeping moving, preventing Er Kuan from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Er Kuan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Er Kuan looking to pass the guard.
Er Kuan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Er Kuan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Er Kuan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minded works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minded has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Er Kuan closes the distance and clinches.
Er Kuan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minded is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Er Kuan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minded pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Er Kuan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Er Kuan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Minded pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Er Kuan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minded's elbow.
Er Kuan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Minded backwards.
Er Kuan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Er Kuan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Minded regains guard.
Minded keeping full guard, as Er Kuan tries to pass.
Er Kuan prevents Minded from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minded keeping moving, preventing Er Kuan from controlling successfully.
Er Kuan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minded's guard.
Er Kuan winds up and cracks Minded with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Er Kuan wants to take a breather but Minded is having none of it.
Er Kuan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Minded is in trouble now - Er Kuan has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Er Kuan looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Er Kuan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Er Kuan tries to bum rush Minded with a series of wild strikes but Minded uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Minded keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minded circles away from the clinch attempt.
Minded is looking for the big counter here.
Er Kuan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Minded throws a series of punches but Er Kuan moves out of range.
Er Kuan dives in and scores a takedown into Minded's guard.
Er Kuan tries to free his leg and advance position but Minded is retaining full guard.
Er Kuan trying to control the position from guard on top but Minded is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Er Kuan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minded keeping full guard, as Er Kuan tries to pass.
Er Kuan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minded wants to stand up but Er Kuan is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Er Kuan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Er Kuan misses with a takedown
and Er Kuan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Minded. No joy for Er Kuan on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minded lands a two punch combo.
Er Kuan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minded can do to turn this around?
Donk. Minded catches Er Kuan right on the button with a cross.
Minded swats away the attempt to clinch by Er Kuan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minded throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Minded clinches up with Er Kuan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Er Kuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minded is keeping busy.
Er Kuan has Minded pressed against the ropes, preventing Minded from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Er Kuan prevents Minded from breaking the clinch.
Minded is trying to force a seperation but Er Kuan has the dominant position.
Er Kuan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Er Kuan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Minded gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Er Kuan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minded is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minded is working for takedown but Er Kuan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Minded wants to break the clinch but can't.
Minded letting Er Kuan take a breather here.
Er Kuan stalls.
Er Kuan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Er Kuan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Er Kuan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Er Kuan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minded is defending well.
Er Kuan trying to stall but Minded improves his position.
Er Kuan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Er Kuan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Er Kuan misses with a punch to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Er Kuan.
Minded is trying to force a seperation but Er Kuan has the dominant position.
Er Kuan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minded is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Er Kuan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Duan Er Kuan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Er Kuan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Er Kuan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Minded wants to stand but Er Kuan is controlling the position.
Er Kuan is pushing down on Minded's leg trying to pass to half guard. Minded is fighting to maintain full guard but Er Kuan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Er Kuan stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minded is not content to let Er Kuan control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minded wants to get back to his feet.
Er Kuan content to control rather than advance.
Duan Er Kuan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Er Kuan trying to pass the guard but Minded defending well.
Er Kuan throwing shots but Minded is blocking nicely.
Er Kuan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Er Kuan tries to clinch but Minded is having none of it.
And Minded tries to counter it with a takedown but Er Kuan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Minded keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minded throws out a counter right but Er Kuan avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Er Kuan shoots for a double leg takedown but Minded sprawls well. He's pushed Er Kuan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Er Kuan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Er Kuan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Er Kuan wants it to stay on the feet.
Er Kuan closes the distance and clinches.
Er Kuan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Minded manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Er Kuan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minded after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Er Kuan taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minded as Er Kuan tries to tie him up.
Er Kuan can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Er Kuan trying to control the position but instead, Minded has worked for underhooks and has pushed Er Kuan into the ropes.
Er Kuan wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Minded as Er Kuan tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Duan Er Kuan.
Er Kuan moves into the clinch.
Er Kuan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Er Kuan controlling the action here.
Er Kuan is looking to take a break and control but Minded is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Er Kuan controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minded is trying to stand up here but Er Kuan is controlling him well.
Er Kuan content to control rather than advance.
Minded tries to kick Er Kuan off but Er Kuan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Er Kuan wants to advance to full mount but Minded doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Er Kuan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duan Er Kuan had his way with Absent Minded in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Er Kuan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minded avoids it really well and circles away.
Er Kuan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Minded sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Er Kuan misses.
A little jabbing left from Minded on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Er Kuan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Minded to score with a decent uppercut.
Minded throws a right hand that Er Kuan ducks under and follows up with a left that Er Kuan also avoids with ease.
Er Kuan drives through and clinches with Minded against the ropes.
Er Kuan missing with knees to the body.
Minded is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duan Er Kuan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Minded.
Er Kuan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Er Kuan trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Er Kuan prevents Minded from breaking the clinch.
Minded looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Minded prevents a body shot from Er Kuan.
Er Kuan lands an elbow inside that Minded shrugs off.
Minded is trying to break the clinch but Er Kuan is controlling him.
Er Kuan lands a good knee to the midsection. Minded won't want to take too many of those.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Er Kuan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Er Kuan is trying to trip Minded. He has hold of a leg but Minded is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Er Kuan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Minded wants to stand up but Er Kuan is controlling him.
Er Kuan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duan Er Kuan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Er Kuan trying to control but Minded is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Er Kuan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Minded is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Er Kuan trying to control but Minded is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Er Kuan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Er Kuan trying to control the position but Minded is working away.
Er Kuan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minded is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minded is trying to escape the position but Er Kuan is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Er Kuan wants to control but Minded is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Minded's face as Er Kuan controls the position.
Minded is not content to let Er Kuan control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Absent Minded has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Er Kuan fails with the takedown
and Minded counters with a nice body shot.
Er Kuan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duan Er Kuan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Er Kuan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Duan Er Kuan!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Duan Er Kuan!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Duan Er Kuan!
Duan Er Kuan wins by unanimous decision!
Duan Er Kuan looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Ricken ith Ried Rice 2.50 at Er Kaun Drunkenooddle dank ru!!! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zat Sebastos (ranked 21960 p4p, 739 weight class) and Mike Banks (ranked 6169 p4p, 585 weight class). Banks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster by Skillet kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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191 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Zat Sebastos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Banks!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks moves out of range as Sebastos strikes.
Sebastos walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Banks throws a push kick but Sebastos slaps the foot to one side.
Sebastos lands a body shot.
Banks delivers a nice body kick.
Sebastos looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Banks misses.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banks swings for the body but Sebastos moves out of range.
Sebastos throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks lands a jab to Sebastos's midsection.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sebastos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks rushes Sebastos and presses him up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Banks.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Sebastos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sebastos tries a head kick but it misses.
Sebastos swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sebastos takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Banks lands a big head kick that sends Sebastos tumbling to the mat! Banks takes a step backwards and waves Sebastos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Sebastos pushes him off.
Banks throws a leg kick which misses Sebastos's front leg but catches the back leg as Sebastos tries to avoid it.
Sebastos misses with a body shot.
Banks throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sebastos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sebastos counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Mike Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sebastos avoids the head kick by Banks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks delivers a nice body kick.
Banks rushes Sebastos and presses him up against the ropes.
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Sebastos.
Sebastos swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Sebastos throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks cracks a nice hook into Sebastos's ribs.
Sebastos is breathing heavily.
Sebastos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sebastos misses with a head kick.
Sebastos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks lands a jab to Sebastos's midsection.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks thows a body kick. Sebastos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sebastos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks batters Sebastos with a massive right followed by a huge left! Sebastos is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Banks lands a final crushing right hand to drop Sebastos to the mat with a gruesome thud! Banks is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Banks!
After the fight, Mike Banks was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Zat Sebastos was interviewed post fight and said 'Well not much ya can do bout dat'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech (ranked 3628 p4p, 86 weight class) and Krill Van Morin (ranked 6333 p4p, 185 weight class). Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech comes to the ring accompanied by Kavkaz Music . Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krill Van Morin !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Morin blocks a head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses.
Van Morin is looking to clinch but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech is avoiding it.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Morin throws a nice head kick!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Morin in his tracks.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech - just one landing.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a body shot.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech lands a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Morin doesn't seem bothered though.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech missing with a left hand there. Van Morin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Morin wants to clinch up but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech keeps it at a distance.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech looks to land a right hand but Van Morin moved out of range.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a looping overhand right but Van Morin ducks down to avoid it.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech. That snapped Van Morin 's head back.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a head kick that misses.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Morin is rocked!
Van Morin blocks a jab.
Despite the aggression on Van Morin 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Morin is still on wobbly legs! Can Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech finish him?
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a looping overhand right but Van Morin ducks down to avoid it.
Van Morin seems to have recovered his senses.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Morin tries to clinch up.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Morin misses with a head kick.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech lands with a cross.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Morin moves away.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses the target.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Morin .
Van Morin throws a series of punches but Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech lands a big right hand that sends Van Morin crashing to the mat! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech stays standing though and waves Van Morin back to his feet!
A punch combination from Van Morin misses.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws the left hand but Van Morin avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Morin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Morin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Morin feints and then cracks Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech down.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech throws a shot from downtown. Van Morin moves away and avoids it.
Van Morin blocks a head kick by Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech misses with a hook.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech lands a big right hand that sends Van Morin crashing to the mat! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech stays standing though and waves Van Morin back to his feet!
A head kick misses from Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech.
Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Van Morin right on the button. Van Morin goes down! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech!
A victorious Kalba Megomaravaralorivasiskinovaatech thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Krill Van Morin was interviewed post fight and said 'STRONT!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katuro Tisoaka (ranked 5775 p4p, 115 weight class) and Mawzer VaraKolaudov (ranked 4246 p4p, 131 weight class). Tisoaka comes to the ring accompanied by Festivo. VaraKolaudov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. lachin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Katuro Tisoaka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mawzer VaraKolaudov's chin.
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35
184 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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30
300 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katuro Tisoaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mawzer VaraKolaudov!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
VaraKolaudov taking a breather.
VaraKolaudov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tisoaka has VaraKolaudov pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tisoaka pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending VaraKolaudov tumbling to the mat - Tisoaka dives into VaraKolaudov's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
VaraKolaudov is wriggling around but Tisoaka manages to pass to half guard.
VaraKolaudov is looking to get back to is feet but Tisoaka passes into side control.
VaraKolaudov wants to get back to his feet but Tisoaka is dominant here and he's now got VaraKolaudov's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
VaraKolaudov is trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka has full control of the position and if anything, VaraKolaudov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tisoaka has good solid back control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is trying to shake Tisoaka off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Tisoaka won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Tisoaka closes the distance and clinches.
VaraKolaudov stalling against the ropes.
Tisoaka wants the takedown. VaraKolaudov is fighting it off but Tisoaka persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in VaraKolaudov's guard against the ropes.
VaraKolaudov wants to stand up but Tisoaka is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov keeping full guard, as Tisoaka tries to pass.
VaraKolaudov is looking to stand back up but Tisoaka counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by VaraKolaudov.
Tisoaka is trying to control. VaraKolaudov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tisoaka is looking to advance position but VaraKolaudov won't allow it.
VaraKolaudov wants to get back to his feet.
VaraKolaudov is refusing to be controlled, as Tisoaka sits in half guard.
Tisoaka stops VaraKolaudov from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
VaraKolaudov tries to sprawl but Tisoaka drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tisoaka wants to take a breather but VaraKolaudov is having none of it.
VaraKolaudov is looking to escape.
VaraKolaudov pushes Tisoaka off but Tisoaka dives into side control.
VaraKolaudov is trying to buck Tisoaka off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tisoaka is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt VaraKolaudov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
VaraKolaudov blocks a head kick by Tisoaka.
VaraKolaudov is looking for the big counter here.
Tisoaka tries a head kick but it misses.
As Tisoaka backs off VaraKolaudov throws a huge counter combo but Tisoaka manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tisoaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tisoaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Tisoaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
VaraKolaudov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tisoaka dives into side control.
VaraKolaudov throws Tisoaka to one side and escapes!
Tisoaka gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VaraKolaudov is pushing Tisoaka's head away, looking to escape. Tisoaka manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tisoaka works to advance to full mount. VaraKolaudov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
VaraKolaudov is trying to stand up.
Tisoaka working the ground and pound effectively.
VaraKolaudov tries to buck Tisoaka off but he can't manage it.
Tisoaka tries to control but VaraKolaudov wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka controlling the pace for now.
Katuro Tisoaka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tisoaka tries to control but VaraKolaudov wriggling away.
VaraKolaudov tries to buck Tisoaka off but Tisoaka takes his back!
VaraKolaudov is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tisoaka off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
VaraKolaudov is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
VaraKolaudov is trying to stand back up.
VaraKolaudov is trying to shake Tisoaka off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Tisoaka won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Tisoaka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka is stalling in the full guard.
Tisoaka passes VaraKolaudov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tisoaka stops VaraKolaudov from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
VaraKolaudov wants to stand back up but Tisoaka manages to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Tisoaka stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katuro Tisoaka dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tisoaka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tisoaka wants to lay and pray for a moment but VaraKolaudov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov pushes Tisoaka away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tisoaka gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
VaraKolaudov is not content to let Tisoaka control the position.
VaraKolaudov is trying to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tisoaka taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tisoaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that VaraKolaudov can do to turn this around?
Tisoaka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. VaraKolaudov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
VaraKolaudov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tisoaka is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
VaraKolaudov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
VaraKolaudov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tisoaka controlling the positon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tisoaka's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tisoaka patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tisoaka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Katuro Tisoaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
VaraKolaudov trying to get back to his feet but Tisoaka is in full control for now.
Mawzer VaraKolaudov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tisoaka trying to control momentarily.
VaraKolaudov wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Katuro Tisoaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tisoaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Katuro Tisoaka!
Katuro Tisoaka wins by unanimous decision!
Katuro Tisoaka managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Quick & Easy Laundry, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Mawzer VaraKolaudov had this to say: 'Wasn't my destiny to win I had fun regardless its about the journey my friends'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 7800 p4p, 203 weight class) and Ichi Takeshi (ranked 4542 p4p, 94 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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30
280 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
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138 lbs
30 - 21 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichi Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shirou Masuda and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akainu throws a jab when Takeshi was well out of range.
Takeshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Akainu sprawls well. He's pushed Takeshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akainu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takeshi dives in and grabs Akainu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Akainu pushes down on Takeshi's head and hops out.
Takeshi moves in looking to clinch but Akainu pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Akainu.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and Akainu moves out of range easily.
Takeshi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Akainu can pounce on him.
Akainu connects with a looping right hand.
Akainu lands a high kick to the side of Takeshi's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Akainu dives into guard, looking to finish.
Takeshi is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeshi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi is still in real trouble! Can Akainu finish him?
Akainu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akainu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takeshi seems to have recovered his senses.
Akainu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Akainu won't allow Takeshi to sweep him here.
Akainu trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akainu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akainu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Takeshi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Takeshi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Takeshi!
Akainu is trying to control Takeshi's posture but Takeshi avoids it.
Takeshi trying to control the action but Akainu is working from the bottom.
Akainu struggling a bit here.
Akainu takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Takeshi working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi has hold of Akainu's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Akainu tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Takeshi cranks the arm and Akainu screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Akainu, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ichi Takeshi!
Our winner, Ichi Takeshi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Sakazuki Akainu had this to say: 'Fuck you!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mophaf Bungradidoa (ranked 9049 p4p, 138 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 3075 p4p, 95 weight class). Xezeron has chosen Our Truth by Lacuna Coil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mophaf Bungradidoa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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250 lbs
23 - 31 - 0 |
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283 lbs
23 - 19 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mophaf Bungradidoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bungradidoa wants to clinch.
Bungradidoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xezeron defends well and Bungradidoa ends up having to push Xezeron into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bungradidoa moves in looking to clinch but Xezeron pushes him off.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Bungradidoa gets a double leg takedown into Xezeron's guard.
Xezeron throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bungradidoa wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving.
Xezeron working for a triangle but Bungradidoa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xezeron stops Bungradidoa from getting back to his feet.
Xezeron wants to pass the guard but Bungradidoa is defending well.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand.
Xezeron stalling.
It looks like Xezeron might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bungradidoa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Bungradidoa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bungradidoa is trying to stand back up but Xezeron is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Mophaf Bungradidoa has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Xezeron gets through Bungradidoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bungradidoa avoids a wild elbow strike from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xezeron avoids it.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Bungradidoa misses with a punch to the body.
Xezeron is trying to maintain a safe position but Bungradidoa gets an underhook and turns Xezeron into the ropes.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Bungradidoa back against the ropes.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Xezeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xezeron tries to land knees in the clinch but Bungradidoa avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa trying to land knees to the body.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bungradidoa is working Xezeron over against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Xezeron.
Bungradidoa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bungradidoa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xezeron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron lands an uppercut.
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Bungradidoa tries to land knees in the clinch but Xezeron avoids the damage to the body.
Xezeron prevents a body shot from Bungradidoa.
Bungradidoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bungradidoa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron with a knee to the head.
Bungradidoa tries to work over Xezeron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Xezeron no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bungradidoa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bungradidoa won't allow Xezeron to sweep him here.
Bungradidoa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bungradidoa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xezeron is trying to keep Bungradidoa in close.
Xezeron looking for a guillotine here but Bungradidoa defends easily.
Xezeron controlling the position.
Xezeron looking to control.
Bungradidoa postures up in Xezeron's guard and throws a big left but Xezeron blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mophaf Bungradidoa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xezeron drives through and clinches with Bungradidoa against the ropes.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xezeron with a knee to the head.
Xezeron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xezeron managing to block the knees to the body from Bungradidoa.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Bungradidoa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bungradidoa backwards.
Bungradidoa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Xezeron.
Xezeron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Xezeron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xezeron wants to stall.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Bungradidoa throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron successfully pulls guard.
Xezeron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bungradidoa's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bungradidoa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bungradidoa wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron throws a body kick that misses.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Bungradidoa misses with a body shot.
Bungradidoa throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Xezeron stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xezeron wants it to stay on the feet.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Bungradidoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xezeron as he avoids it easily.
Xezeron unleashes a big counter combination but Bungradidoa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bungradidoa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mophaf Bungradidoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xezeron stuffs the takedown attempt from Bungradidoa. Bungradidoa gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xezeron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bungradidoa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Xezeron.
Mophaf Bungradidoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bungradidoa tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Bungradidoa with a poor takedown
and Xezeron counters with a three punch combo that has Bungradidoa backing up. Bungradidoa nods at Xezeron to acknowledge the strikes.
Bungradidoa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xezeron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Come on Xezeron - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Xezeron lands a knee to the head.
Xezeron has Bungradidoa pressed against the ropes.
Xezeron jumps guard and drags Bungradidoa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Xezeron controlling the position.
Bungradidoa controlling from the top position.
Bungradidoa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xezeron's head.
Bungradidoa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xezeron wants to sweep but no luck.
Bungradidoa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Xezeron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bungradidoa manages to get himself to full guard.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bungradidoa is looking to stand up but Xezeron isn't so interested in that idea.
Bungradidoa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xezeron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bungradidoa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Xezeron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bungradidoa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Xezeron is working Bungradidoa over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bungradidoa is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Xezeron seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Xezeron prevents Bungradidoa from escaping the position.
Xezeron is working to tighten his grip on Bungradidoa's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bungradidoa has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Xezeron is really squeezing tight and eventually Bungradidoa passes out! Xezeron breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mic Bronson (ranked 4815 p4p, 101 weight class) and Pablo Manjuelez (ranked 2822 p4p, 71 weight class). Bronson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is glass candy. Manjuelez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. el Jarabe Tapatio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mic Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pablo Manjuelez!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manjuelez doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronson fails to land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson blocks the body kick.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manjuelez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Manjuelez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bronson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Manjuelez's head.
It looks like Pablo Manjuelez has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson leaves Manjuelez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bronson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
And Manjuelez tries to counter it with a takedown but Bronson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson sets himself, and Manjuelez steps forward looking for the clinch! Bronson avoids it this time.
Bronson lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Manjuelez wants to counter with a clinch but Bronson pushes him away.
Mic Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Manjuelez throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Manjuelez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bronson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is looking for a sweep.
Bronson is being controlled here.
Bronson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson trying to mount his opponent but Manjuelez defends it.
Manjuelez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson passes Manjuelez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Manjuelez is positioning himself well to prevent Bronson advancing to mount.
Bronson working Manjuelez over with strikes.
Manjuelez tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throwing shots but Manjuelez is blocking nicely.
Manjuelez is trying to maintain the position but Bronson is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Manjuelez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bronson won't allow Manjuelez to sweep him here.
Bronson pushes down on Manjuelez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manjuelez tries to roll over but Bronson keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bronson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manjuelez sees it coming and defends easily.
Manjuelez regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a big right hand that misses.
Manjuelez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Manjuelez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bronson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bronson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Manjuelez is controlling him.
Bronson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Manjuelez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Manjuelez shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bronson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bronson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Manjuelez eats them both and turns towards Bronson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manjuelez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Manjuelez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lunges at Manjuelez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manjuelez's hand.
OH! Manjuelez has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Bronson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Bronson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Manjuelez sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mic Bronson!
After the big win, Mic Bronson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spirit Bear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 1472 p4p, 43 weight class) and Shane Ripgut (ranked 5863 p4p, 116 weight class). Yasumi comes to the ring accompanied by Lunchmoney Lewis-Real Thing. Ripgut has chosen Eminence front-the who as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Ripgut!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Yasumi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ripgut's guard.
Yasumi trying to control but Ripgut is working from the bottom.
Yasumi wants to pass the guard but Ripgut is keeping the position.
Ripgut is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yasumi dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Ripgut's face as Yasumi controls the position.
Ripgut wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Yasumi landing a few strikes.
Ripgut tries to escape but Yasumi is in control.
A lull in the action here as Yasumi stalls from top position.
Ripgut is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Yasumi prevents Ripgut from escaping the position.
Yasumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripgut keeps working.
Ripgut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yasumi controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ripgut pushes Yasumi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yasumi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ripgut is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Ripgut pushes Yasumi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yasumi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yasumi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ripgut is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Yasumi is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yasumi scores with a takedown into Ripgut's guard.
Yasumi throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi prevents Ripgut from getting back to his feet.
Yasumi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ripgut wants to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ripgut keeping moving, preventing Yasumi from controlling successfully.
Yasumi throws a big elbow that misses.
Ripgut wants to stand but Yasumi is controlling the position.
Yasumi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yasumi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Yasumi won't allow Ripgut to get back to his feet.
Yasumi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yasumi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yasumi wants to pass the guard but Ripgut is keeping the position.
Yasumi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ripgut keeping moving, preventing Yasumi from controlling successfully.
Yasumi tries to free his leg and advance position but Ripgut is retaining full guard.
Yasumi is working hard here to advance position.
Ripgut wants to stand up but Yasumi is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ripgut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yasumi tries to avoid it but Ripgut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yasumi to the ground. Yasumi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yasumi feinted with a counter takedown.
Yasumi stuffs the takedown attempt from Ripgut. Ripgut gets slowly back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yasumi wants to control from the top but Ripgut keeps moving.
Ripgut wants to stand and escape but Yasumi is having none of it.
Ripgut being controlled here, momentarily.
Yasumi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut keeping moving, preventing Yasumi from controlling successfully.
Ripgut wants to stand up but Yasumi is controlling him.
Yasumi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yasumi stops Ripgut from standing up.
Yasumi wants to control from the top but Ripgut keeps moving.
Ripgut is looking to stand up but Yasumi isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yasumi dives in and scores a takedown into Ripgut's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi trying to control but Ripgut is working from the bottom.
Yasumi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yasumi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yasumi throws a big right hand that misses.
Ripgut wants to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Yasumi trying to control but Ripgut is working from the bottom.
Yasumi advances to half guard.
Ripgut wants to get back to his feet.
Yasumi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ripgut keeps working.
Yasumi prevents Ripgut from standing back up.
Ripgut is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yasumi is looking to advance position but Ripgut won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Yasumi seems content to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ripgut gets caught flat footed, as Yasumi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ripgut wants to stand and escape but Yasumi is having none of it.
Yasumi trying to control the position from guard on top but Ripgut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yasumi is standing up over Ripgut. Ripgut looks to escape but Yasumi dives into side control.
Ripgut is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi is looking to take a break and control but Ripgut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasumi throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yasumi prevents Ripgut from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yasumi is looking to take a break and control but Ripgut is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yasumi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Yasumi trying to control the position but Ripgut is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuya Yasumi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Ripgut scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yasumi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Yasumi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ripgut can do to turn this around?
Yasumi manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi is trying to maintain the position but Ripgut is very close to passing his half guard.
Yasumi moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripgut wants to control from the top but Yasumi keeps moving.
Ripgut tries to free his leg and advance position but Yasumi is retaining full guard.
Yasumi looking to control.
Yasumi is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yasumi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ripgut is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yasumi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ripgut is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Ripgut is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut is not content to let Yasumi control the position.
Ripgut bucks up and tries to throw Yasumi off but instead Yasumi has got his back!
Katsuya Yasumi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ripgut is trying to get back to his feet but Yasumi has full control of the position and if anything, Ripgut has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Ripgut is trying to stand back up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Yasumi tries to get the hooks in deep but Ripgut pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yasumi tries to get the hooks in deep but Ripgut pushed the leg off.
Ripgut trying to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in full control for now.
Yasumi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ripgut doesn't escape.
Yasumi trying to control.
Ripgut covering up well under a series of strikes from Yasumi.
Ripgut is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Yasumi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Yasumi is looking to control Ripgut but Ripgut is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Yasumi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ripgut is looking for a way out.
Good control from Yasumi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut staying busy and making it hard for Yasumi to control.
Ripgut is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Yasumi trying to control momentarily.
Ripgut trying to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in full control for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Yasumi controlling the positon.
A lull in the action here.
Ripgut trying to get back to his feet but Yasumi is in full control for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Yasumi cracks Ripgut with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ripgut from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ripgut is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Yasumi.
Ripgut staying busy and making it hard for Yasumi to control.
Ripgut is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ripgut is trying to stand back up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi keeps control of the position easily here as Ripgut tries to buck him off.
Yasumi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ripgut for as long as he can get away with.
Ripgut is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ripgut is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Yasumi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yasumi lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Ripgut hold on?!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ripgut staying busy and making it hard for Yasumi to control.
Yasumi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ripgut is trying to get back to his feet but Yasumi has full control of the position and if anything, Ripgut has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Yasumi is working for a rear naked choke. Ripgut is not defending it well and Yasumi has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ripgut refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ripgut's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuya Yasumi!
Katsuya Yasumi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Katsuya Yasumi waved his t-shirt featuring Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
The defeated Shane Ripgut had this to say: 'Son of a B%$*& cant win em all '.
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